How far is Carolina Beach, NC from Greenville, NC?
The driving distance from Carolina Beach, NC to Greenville, NC is about 131 miles (210.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113 miles (181.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carolina Beach and Greenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carolina Beach and Greenville.
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Start on the route
14 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto North Lake Park Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Lake Park Boulevard
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Continue on Carolina Beach Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Carolina Beach Road
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Continue on South College Road
9.3 mi · 16 min · South College Road
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Continue on Michael Jordan Highway
34.8 mi · 37 min · Michael Jordan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 41: Wallace, Beulaville
1565 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right
17.7 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto North Kinston Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · North Kinston Boulevard
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Continue on NC 11
12.3 mi · 17 min · NC 11
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Continue on Old Pink Hill Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Old Pink Hill Road
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Continue on East King Street
2444 ft · 1 min · East King Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
61 m · 3 sec · Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
17 mi · 22 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on NC 11 North: Winterville
8.2 mi · 11 min
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Merge slight left onto Greenville Boulevard Southwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · Greenville Boulevard Southwest
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Turn slight left onto South Evans Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Evans Street
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Turn right onto Reade Circle
964 ft · 23 sec · Reade Circle
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
926 ft · 39 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto South Summit Street
1161 ft · 51 sec · South Summit Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Summit Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carolina Beach and Greenville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Michael Jordan Highway
Continue on Michael Jordan Highway
34.8 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carolina Beach and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carolina Beach to Greenville?
The road trip is about 131 miles (210.9 km) and usually takes 02h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Beulaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63 miles from Carolina Beach and 68 miles from Greenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113 miles (181.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.34 one way or $36.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Carolina Beach and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenville.
Stop Ideas Near Beulaville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beulaville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carolina Beach and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 113.02 mi (181.89 km).
#1 Carolina Beach
Town of the United States
| Population | 6,369 |
| Coordinates | 34.0351700, -77.8936000 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenville
The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.
| Population | 94,779 |
| Coordinates | 35.6126600, -77.3663500 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Summit Street (-77.366482, 35.612715)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $18.34 | $36.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.51 | $41.01 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.12 | $44.24 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.04 | $52.08 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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